Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com I met a person with IDD while working in behavioral health. They were in acute crisis stabilization — the kind of admission that's supposed to be short, contained, focused on getting someone safe enough to leave. But this person was incredibly anxious about discharge. Not about being in crisis.… Continue reading Two Buckets, One Person: What Happens When Systems Don’t Fit
Traveling alone in Thailand, I noticed something uncomfortable. The guides carried things.They navigated.They made sure I crossed busy streets safely.Hotel staff walked me out at night.They checked transportation.They made sure I arrived back safely. And my first instinct? “I’ve got it.” Not because I didn’t appreciate them.But because receiving help felt… foreign. As siblings —… Continue reading Accepting Help
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com People often ask what connects my work in occupational therapy, yoga therapy, chronic illness, disability, and sibling support. The answer is simple: real life doesn’t live in silos. Regulation doesn’t stop at the nervous system.Identity doesn’t stop at diagnosis.And sibling experiences don’t end in childhood. Over time, I realized I… Continue reading Everything Is Connected—and That’s Why I’m Writing More
Photo by John Nail on Pexels.com Housing There’s a few housing options but the most common ones for people with severe learning disabilities are to rent a home from the local authority, share with a few others in supported living or live in a larger care home. Your sibling might live with you/your parent –… Continue reading Health and social care in England
In my quest to explore the world and seek out better opportunities for my brother, I've had some incredible experiences with various organizations. My journey began with Yoga for All Abilities, which has taken me to places like India, London, Croatia, and hopefully Brazil this year. After that, I participated in two skill corps tours… Continue reading Travel’s Continued
